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Squat style may boost athletic performance, study suggests

NCT ID NCT07696026

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study compares how different squat-based warm-ups—isometric holds, dynamic lifts, and with or without electrical muscle stimulation—affect jump height, agility, and shooting speed in healthy male volleyball athletes. Each participant tries five different warm-up protocols in random order, with performance measured before and after. The goal is to see which warm-up best prepares the body for explosive movements.

What this could mean

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Active substance
squat-based pre-loading protocols
What this could lead to
If effective, these warm-up routines could help athletes improve performance in sports like soccer and volleyball.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy male athletes, so results may not apply to other groups or real-game conditions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 22 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being healthy * Male volleyball athletes * Willing to maintain the intervention for all sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 18 years old * Having a chronic disease * Contraindications for exercise

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Contraction Performance SOCCER

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Locations

  • Karabuk University

    Karabük, Turkey, 78200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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